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4 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.
4 days ago in Sports
Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices.
Johnny Cash to be celebrated in Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour
The bus tour will honor and celebrate the "man in black" ahead of what would have been his 94th birthday.
NYITCOM at A-State announces partnership with ‘SOFtoSOM’
The Jonesboro-based medical school has formed an official partnership with ‘SOFtoSOM,’ an organization that helps military veterans who are interested in pursuing medical education.
Red Wolves surge past Panthers in midday clash
Arkansas State stifled the Georgia State offense to their fifth-lowest point total of the season Thursday afternoon at the Georgia State Convocation Center, winning 69-61.
Jonesboro Police and Fire Departments open doors for citizen’s academy applications
The academies offer hands-on programs designed to take residents out of the “observer” role and into the thick of operations.
4 days ago in National
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government's immigration crackdown.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the coffee shop, there are simply more things to lose in winter. That's not counting your misplaced keys at home or those exasperated moments looking for your phone when you say, "I just had it!"
4 days ago in Sports
LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again
LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.
4 days ago in Entertainment
As if! ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Inception’ among 25 movies entering National Film Registry
As if they'd leave "Clueless" off the list. Cher Horowitz fans, rejoice: Amy Heckerling's 1995 teen comedy is one of 25 classic movies chosen this year by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry.
4 days ago in Sports
Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again
Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka's run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.
4 days ago in National
Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages
It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold. The situation is reaching a breaking point for the elderly and those with medical conditions who lack electricity, some of whom are trapped by roads made impassable by ice and fallen trees.
A-State falls in hard-fought matchup versus Old Dominion
Arkansas State men’s basketball attempted to rally from a double-digit deficit versus Old Dominion.
Work continuing on clearing Jonesboro, Craighead County roads in aftermath of wintry precipitation
"Everybody bear with us. We're doing the best we can, and we'll get it off as quick as we can."
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
What to know about the 2026 Grammys
Sunday's Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Documents show City Stars concerns going back to early 2023, Jonesboro mayor responds
Documents show communications between Mayor Copenhaver and concerned citizens. Copenhaver responds.
$3.5M in federal appropriation for Jonesboro E911/Real Time Crime Center secured
The City of Jonesboro is being awarded $3.5 million in federal appropriations for the E-911/Real Time Crime Center.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Being a night owl may not be great for your heart but you can do something about it
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night — when most of the population is winding down or already asleep — have poorer overall heart health than the average person.
5 days ago in Sports
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.
5 days ago in National
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.
